

#133: DeepSeek, US vs. China AI War, Anthropic CEO: AI Could Surpass Humans by 2027, OpenAI Plans AI for Advanced Coding, & Meta’s 1.3 Million GPUs
139 snips Jan 29, 2025
DeepSeek is shaking up Silicon Valley with its game-changing AI models, raising questions about the US-China tech rivalry. Anthropic's CEO predicts AI might surpass human capabilities by 2027. There's talk of AI's potential to extend human life, alongside OpenAI's plans for advanced coding systems. Meanwhile, Meta gears up with 1.3 million GPUs, enhancing their AI infrastructure. As the race heats up, key figures underscore the need for collaboration and reskilling in the face of AI's rapid advancements.
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DeepSeek's Rise
- DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, overtook ChatGPT as the top free app in the U.S. App Store.
- This occurred despite U.S. restrictions on AI chips to China, raising questions about U.S. competitiveness.
DeepSeek's Efficiency
- DeepSeek's AI models rival top U.S. systems at a fraction of the cost and development time.
- This challenges assumptions about AI development resource requirements, raising concerns about U.S. spending.
DeepSeek's Methods
- DeepSeek's success raises questions about its methods and data sources.
- Some suspect DeepSeek may be using more chips than reported or leveraging U.S. innovations and data.